Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Ho puri dil ki har khwaish teri, Ho khushiyon bhara jahaan tera, Agar tu maange aasmaan ka ek taara, To khuda de-de tumko aasmaan saara.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

Outside noisy, inside empty.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

To teach isto learn twice.